PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor's entrance music is Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). A fine choice. Goat has chosen Impaled Nazarene - Cult of the Goat as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

MacGregor
vs
Goat

171 cm
28
161 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

164 cm
30
148 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goat.
Billy Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat thuds his right hand into MacGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Goat.
MacGregor throws a wild body kick that Goat sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Goat does it's job there.
Goat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goat. That's going to slow MacGregor down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Goat's head.

Goat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacGregor's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacGregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goat landing strikes.
MacGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Goat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGregor!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGregor tries to reverse the position but Goat maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor is working hard here to advance position.
Goat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacGregor can't escape the position.
Goat wants to control the pace but MacGregor is squirming around nicely.

Goat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacGregor is on top in guard.
MacGregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat keeping moving, preventing MacGregor from controlling successfully.

Osgar MacGregor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goat connects with a single shot there.
Goat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacGregor's waist but MacGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goat off to one side.
MacGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacGregor.
MacGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Goat's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goat lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacGregor.
Osgar MacGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGregor moves out of range as Goat strikes.
MacGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacGregor takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Goat misses the jab.
MacGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Goat misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor lands a nice hook to Goat's body. Goat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Goat misses.
Goat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goat.
Billy Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.

Goat dives in and scores a takedown into MacGregor's guard.
Goat pushes down on MacGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.

MacGregor looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goat passes into side control!
Goat landing strikes.
MacGregor is looking to reverse the position.
Goat postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MacGregor manages to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goat working over MacGregor with some ground and pound. MacGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goat connects with a nice short shot to MacGregor's temple.
MacGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goat is working away from the top position though.
MacGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Goat there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor gets full guard.

MacGregor looking for a guillotine here but Goat defends easily.
Goat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat throwing strikes but missing.
Goat wants to control from the top but MacGregor keeps moving.
Goat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

MacGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goat!
MacGregor prevents Goat from getting the reversal.
MacGregor content just to control the position here.
MacGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goat tries to lock up and control but MacGregor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGregor controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

MacGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goat thumps MacGregor with a low kick.
Goat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat moves forwards but MacGregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacGregor.
Goat throws a leg kick
and MacGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goat's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor leaves Goat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goat missing with a left hand there. MacGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goat is defended easily by MacGregor.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
MacGregor staying out of range there.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacGregor throws a push kick but Goat slaps the foot to one side.
MacGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Billy Goat has been cut.
Goat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat misses with an uppercut. MacGregor saw that one coming.
MacGregor with a jab.
Goat lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat lands a front kick.
Goat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGregor.
Goat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osgar MacGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacGregor - that will leave a mark!
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGregor.
MacGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor connects with a body shot.
Goat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacGregor counters with a good, hard body kick but Goat shrugs it off.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goat on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Goat.
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Goat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

MacGregor breaks the clinch.
Goat scores with a head kick.
Goat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor pushes Goat away with a front kick.
Goat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacGregor misses with a jab to the body
and Goat counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacGregor throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goat blocks a low kick nicely.
Goat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacGregor checks it well.
Goat shoots in for a takedown but MacGregor shows good takedown defense.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
Goat throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor throws a shot from downtown. Goat moves away and avoids it.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from MacGregor.
MacGregor scores with a hook to the body. Goat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Goat!
Our winner, Billy Goat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.